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5.
Click Erase button if you want to erase the files from a re-writable CD/DVD.
6.
Click Format button to format the backup device.
NOTE:
If the inserted storage device is not recognized:
•
Click the
Refresh
button.
•
Reconnect device.
•
Check for compatibility from vendor.
8.3
Hot Spare Device Backup
The device supports an N +1 hot spare system. The system consists of several working devices and a hot spare
device. If the working device fails, the hot spare device switches into operation, increasing the system reliability.
NOTE:
Contact dealer for details of models that support the hot spare function.
8.3.1.
Before You Start
Ensure at least two devices are online.
A bidirectional connection shown in the figure below is required to be built between the hot spare device
and each working device.
Figure 131 Building Hot Spare System
8.3.2.
Setting Hot Spare Device
NOTE:
The camera connection will be disabled when the device works in the hot spare mode.
It’s highly recommended
to restore the device defaults after switching the working
mode of the hot spare device to normal mode to ensure normal operation afterwards.
1.
Enter the Hot Spare settings interface, Menu > Configuration > Hot Spare.
2.
Set the
Work Mode
as
Hot Spare Mode
and click the
Apply
button to confirm the settings.
3.
Reboot the device to have the change take effect.